MULTIFUNCTIONAL DIGITAL COLOR SYSTEMS /
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DIGITAL SYSTEMS
Troubleshooting
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Preface 3
0.Preface
Thank you for purchasing our product. This manual describes how to troubleshoot the problems that could occur
while you are using the equipment. Keep this manual within easy reach, and use it to configure an environment that
makes the best use of the functions.
How to read this manual
Symbols in this manual
In this manual, some important items are described with the symbols shown below. Be sure to read these items
before using this equipment.
Target audience for this manual
This is a manual that is aimed at general users and administrators.
Model and series names in this manual
In this manual, each model name is replaced with the series name as shown below.
Options
For available options, see the reference below:
Information About Equipment - Information About Equipment - Options
Screens in this manual
The details on the screens may differ depending on your model and how the equipment is used, such as the status
of the installed options, the OS version and the applications.
The illustration screens used in this manual are for paper in the A/B format. If you use paper in the LT format, the
display or the order of buttons in the illustrations may differ from that of your equipment.
This equipment provides the scanning/printing function as an option. However, this optional scanning/printing
function is already installed in some models.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious
injury, or serious damage, or fire in the equipment or surrounding objects.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury, partial damage to the equipment or surrounding objects, or loss of data.
Indicates information to which you should pay attention when operating the equipment.
Describes handy information that is useful to know when operating the equipment.
References describing items related to what you are currently doing. See these references as
required.
Model name Series name
e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC e-STUDIO6525AC Series
e-STUDIO2525AC/3025AC/3525AC/4525AC/5525AC/6525AC
e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/4528A/5528A/6528A e-STUDIO6528A Series
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Abbreviations in this manual
In this manual, “Dual Scan Document Feeder” is referred to as “DSDF” and “Reversing Automatic Document Feeder”
as “RADF”, and they are collectively referred to as “Automatic Document Feeder” (ADF).
Trademarks
For trademarks, refer to the Safety Information.
CONTENTS 5
CONTENTS
Preface................................................................................................................................................. 3
How to read this manual ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 1 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE HARDWARE
When This Screen Is Displayed................................................................................................................ 9
Clearing a Paper Misfeed...................................................................................................................... 14
Locating a paper misfeed .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Clearing a paper misfeed........................................................................................................................................... 15
ADF.............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
External Large Capacity Feeder (2000 sheets).......................................................................................................... 22
Drawer feeding portion ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Large Capacity Feeder ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Paper Feed Pedestal .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Drawers (e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC)............................................................................................. 27
Drawers (Except for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC) ........................................................................... 28
Envelope Drawer........................................................................................................................................................ 29
Large Capacity Feeder ............................................................................................................................................... 30
Bypass tray (e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC, e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/4528A) ........................ 31
Bypass tray (Except for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC, e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/4528A)....... 31
Automatic duplexing unit.......................................................................................................................................... 32
Paper transport path ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Fuser unit.................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Job Separator ............................................................................................................................................................ 36
Bridge Kit.................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Finisher and Hole Punch Unit.................................................................................................................................... 38
Saddle Stitch Finisher and Hole Punch Unit............................................................................................................. 43
Saddle Stitch unit of the Saddle Stitch Finisher....................................................................................................... 47
Inner Finisher and Hole Punch Unit .......................................................................................................................... 53
Clearing paper misfeeds caused by a wrong paper size setting.............................................................................. 57
Clearing a Staple Jam .......................................................................................................................... 62
Finisher....................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Saddle Stitch unit ...................................................................................................................................................... 67
Replacing a Toner Cartridge ................................................................................................................. 69
Color models .............................................................................................................................................................. 69
Monochromatic models............................................................................................................................................. 71
Replacing the Waste Toner Box............................................................................................................. 76
Refilling With Staples .......................................................................................................................... 79
Finisher....................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Saddle Stitch unit ...................................................................................................................................................... 82
Cleaning the Inside of the Equipment.................................................................................................... 85
The Main Chargers and LED Print Heads (e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC) .................................................................... 85
The Main Chargers and Slit Glass (e-STUDIO2021AC/2521AC, e-STUDIO2525AC/3025AC/3525AC/4525AC/5525AC/
6525AC and e-STUDIO5528A/6528A)..................................................................................................
...........
............ 89
The Main Chargers (e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/4528A)..................................................................................... 93
Cleaning the Hole Punch Dust Bin ......................................................................................................... 94
Finisher / Saddle Stitch Finisher Hole Punch Unit ................................................................................................... 94
Inner Finisher Hole Punch Unit ................................................................................................................................. 95
When Printed Sheets Overflow from the Exit Tray .................................................................................. 97
When Paper Has Been Curled................................................................................................................ 98
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Chapter 2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Regular Maintenance..........................................................................................................................100
INDEX .........................................................................................................................................................101
1.TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE HARDWARE
When This Screen Is Displayed.............................................................................................9
Clearing a Paper Misfeed...................................................................................................14
Locating a paper misfeed ....................................................................................................................................14
Clearing a paper misfeed.....................................................................................................................................15
ADF........................................................................................................................................................................16
External Large Capacity Feeder (2000 sheets)....................................................................................................22
Drawer feeding portion .......................................................................................................................................23
Large Capacity Feeder .........................................................................................................................................25
Paper Feed Pedestal ............................................................................................................................................26
Drawers (e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC).......................................................................................27
Drawers (Except for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC) .....................................................................28
Envelope Drawer..................................................................................................................................................29
Large Capacity Feeder .........................................................................................................................................30
Bypass tray (e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC, e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/4528A) ..................31
Bypass tray (Except for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC, e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/4528A).31
Automatic duplexing unit....................................................................................................................................32
Paper transport path ...........................................................................................................................................33
Fuser unit..............................................................................................................................................................34
Job Separator ......................................................................................................................................................36
Bridge Kit..............................................................................................................................................................37
Finisher and Hole Punch Unit..............................................................................................................................38
Saddle Stitch Finisher and Hole Punch Unit.......................................................................................................43
Saddle Stitch unit of the Saddle Stitch Finisher.................................................................................................47
Inner Finisher and Hole Punch Unit ....................................................................................................................53
Clearing paper misfeeds caused by a wrong paper size setting........................................................................57
Clearing a Staple Jam .......................................................................................................62
Finisher.................................................................................................................................................................62
Saddle Stitch unit ................................................................................................................................................67
Replacing a Toner Cartridge ..............................................................................................69
Color models ........................................................................................................................................................69
Monochromatic models.......................................................................................................................................71
Replacing the Waste Toner Box..........................................................................................76
Refilling With Staples........................................................................................................79
Finisher.................................................................................................................................................................79
Saddle Stitch unit ................................................................................................................................................82
Cleaning the Inside of the Equipment.................................................................................85
The Main Chargers and LED Print Heads (e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC) ..............................................................85
The Main Chargers and Slit Glass (e-STUDIO2021AC/2521AC, e-STUDIO2525AC/3025AC/3525AC/4525AC/
5525AC/6525AC and e-STUDIO5528A/6528A).....................................................................................................89
The Main Chargers (e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/4528A)...............................................................................93
Cleaning the Hole Punch Dust Bin ......................................................................................94
Finisher / Saddle Stitch Finisher Hole Punch Unit .............................................................................................94
Inner Finisher Hole Punch Unit ...........................................................................................................................95
When Printed Sheets Overflow from the Exit Tray ...............................................................97
When Paper Has Been Curled.............................................................................................98
When This Screen Is Displayed 9
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0.When This Screen Is Displayed
Various screens are displayed on the touch panel depending on the state of the equipment. This section describes
how to solve problems with screen examples.
Screen Description / Remedy
A message appears on the upper
part of the screen to notify users of a
problem, etc. For the major
examples, see the reference below:
Frequently Asked Questions -
QUESTIONS FOR ERROR
MESSAGES - Questions for Error
Messages
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10 When This Screen Is Displayed
An incorrect paper size or
“” indicates an
unsuccessful paper size detection.
In this case, check the following
items.
Check if the paper with an
unacceptable size is placed in the
drawer.
For details about the acceptable
paper size, see the reference
below:
Specifications -
SPECIFICATIONS OF PAPER -
Acceptable paper
Check if the paper with a
non-standard size is placed in the
drawer.
Press [Custom] to set the paper
size manually.
Check if there is too much space
between the paper and the side
and end guides of the drawer.
Set the paper, the side guide and
the end guide to the appropriate
position again.
Check if [Auto (inch)] is selected
even though A/B format paper has
been placed. Check if [Auto (mm)]
is selected even though LT format
paper has been placed.
Press the button which
corresponds to the format of the
paper set in the drawer and then
set the paper again.
If a different paper size is
displayed even though a standard
size paper has been placed, set
the paper size manually. To do so,
the change of the setting by the
administrator is required. For
details, see the reference below:
User Functions - SETTING ITEMS
(Admin) - Drawer
Screen Description / Remedy
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The original or copy paper is misfed.
Remove it following the guidance
on the touch panel.
P.14 “Clearing a Paper Misfeed”
A cover is open. Check which cover
on the touch panel and then close it
securely.
Toner has run out. Replace the new
toner cartridge.
P.69 “Replacing a Toner
Cartridge”
Screen Description / Remedy
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12 When This Screen Is Displayed
The waste toner box is full. Replace
it following the guidance on the
touch panel.
P.76 “Replacing the Waste Toner
Box”
The equipment requires adjusting
by a service technician.
Contact your service representative
with the error code displayed on the
right side of the touch panel.
Depending on the location where
the problem has occurred,
[Deactivate] will be displayed. When
you press [Deactivate], you can use
the equipment by excluding the
separated functions. To release this
separated status, adjustment by a
service technician is required.
Never attempt to repair,
disassemble or modify the
equipment by yourself.
You could cause a fire or get an
electric shock.
Always contact your service
representative for maintenance or
repair of the internal parts of the
equipment.
Screen Description / Remedy
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The options with the mark indicated
in the figure are not usable.
To release the deactivation of the
options, adjustment by a service
technician is required.
Two or more sheets of original are
fed together. Remove the misfed
originals and check their condition.
Then replace them on the ADF.
For details, see the reference below:
P.16 “ADF”
For details on how to set paper, see
the reference below:
Preparation of Paper (e-
STUDIO6525AC Series/e-
STUDIO6528A Series) - PLACING
ORIGINALS - Placing Originals -
Using the ADF
Screen Description / Remedy
14 Clearing a Paper Misfeed
0.Clearing a Paper Misfeed
Locating a paper misfeed
The equipment stops copying when the original or copy paper is misfed. Paper misfeeds are notified on the touch
panel as follows:
1. Error code
2. Error message
3. Guidance for clearing paper misfeeds
4. Paper misfeed symbols
The paper misfeed symbol helps you locate the paper misfeed.
1. RADF or DSDF (lower) ( P.16)
2. RADF or DSDF (upper) ( P.17)
3. Job Separator, Offset Tray ( P.36) or Bridge Kit ( P.37)
4. Paper transport path ( P.33)
5. Fuser unit ( P.34)
6. Automatic duplexing unit ( P.32)
7. Bypass tray ( P.31)
8. Drawer feeding portion ( P.23)
9. External Large Capacity Feeder (2000 sheets) ( P.22)
10. Large Capacity Feeder ( P.25) or Paper Feed Pedestal ( P.26)
11. Drawers ( P.27, P.28), Envelope Drawer ( P.29) or drawer of the Large Capacity Feeder ( P.30)
12. Hole Punch Unit ( P.38, P.43, P.53)
13. Saddle stitch unit ( P.47)
14. Finisher ( P.38, P.43, P.53)
The picture of the hardware device shown on the touch panel differs depending on the options installed.
1
2
4
3
1214 13 8
21 4 53 6 7
9
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Clearing a paper misfeed
1
Clear the paper misfeed.
Clear the paper misfeed following the guidance shown on the touch panel. Press or to scroll the pages.
You can play an animation from the beginning by pressing .
2
After clearing the misfeed, close all the opened covers.
The equipment starts the warm-up. Follow the guidance on the touch panel.
Tips on removing the misfed paper
Note the following points in removing the misfed paper.
Remove the misfed paper carefully so as not to tear it.
To avoid tearing the misfed paper, remove the paper slowly with both hands. Using force may tear the paper, making
it more difficult to remove. See also that no pieces of torn paper are left inside the equipment.
When the paper misfeed sign remains after removing the misfed paper:
Depending on the timing of the occurrence, no misfed paper may be found where the paper misfeed sign indicates. If
the sign does not disappear after you have removed the misfed paper, follow the steps as instructed on the touch
panel.
Do not touch the connectors and harnesses inside the equipment.
This could cause a malfunction.
Do not touch the fuser unit or the metal portion around it.
Do not touch the fuser unit or the metal portion around it when you
remove the paper misfed in the right side of the equipment. This could
burn you or the shock could cause you to get your hand injured in the
machine.
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16 Clearing a Paper Misfeed
If paper misfeeds occur frequently
The following are the common causes of paper misfeeds. If the problem persists, check for the following situations.
An unsuitable original is placed on the ADF.
Unavailable paper with the equipment is used.
Paper sizes are not consistent between the size in a drawer or the bypass tray and the size registered in the
equipment.
All the misfed paper has not been removed.
There is too much of a gap between the paper and the side or end guide in the drawer.
The amount of paper placed in a drawer exceeds the limit indicated on the side guide of the drawer.
ADF
RADF (Lower)
1
Open the RADF.
(e-STUDIO6525AC Series and e-STUDIO5528A/6528A) Do not touch
the transfer belt.
When you remove the paper misfed in the right side of the equipment, be
sure not to touch the transfer belt. This could stain copy images.
(e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/4528A) Do not touch the
photoconductive drum.
When you remove paper which has been misfed in the right side of the
equipment, be sure not to touch the photoconductive drum. This could
stain the copy images.
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2
Lower the green lever, open the reverse cover and remove the original.
3
Close the RADF.
RADF (Upper)
1
Raise the lever and open the upper cover.
2
Turn the inner green dial and remove the misfed original.
1
2
1
2
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3
Raise the green lever and open the transport guide.
4
Raise the green lever under the transport guide, and remove the original under the guide plate.
5
Close the transport guide.
6
Raise the original feeder tray, and remove the original under the tray.
7
Lower the original feeder tray.
8
Close the upper cover.
1
2
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DSDF (Lower)
1
Remove the originals on the DSDF and open it.
2
Push the green button to open the lower cover and then remove the misfed originals.
3
Turn the inner green dial and remove the misfed original.
4
Push the green part to close the lower cover.
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5
Close the DSDF.
DSDF (Upper)
1
Raise the lever and open the upper cover.
2
Remove the misfed originals.
3
If it is not easy to remove the misfed originals under the feed roller unit, take it off.
1
2
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4
Remove the misfed originals under the feed roller unit.
5
Attach the feed roller unit.
6
Remove the originals under the original feeder tray.
7
Close the upper cover.
Confirm that the lever of the upper cover is closed firmly.
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External Large Capacity Feeder (2000 sheets)
Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the equipment and the External Large Capacity Feeder.
This could injure you.
1
Pushing the lock lever, separate the External Large Capacity Feeder from the equipment.
2
Remove the misfed paper by turning the green dial.
3
Remove the misfed paper from the equipment.
4
Pull out the feeder tray and remove the misfed paper.
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5
Check there is no folded/curled paper or overloading, then close the feeder tray.
Be sure that the height of the stacked paper does not exceed the line indicated on the rear side guide.
6
Connect the External Large Capacity Feeder to the equipment.
Slowly move the External Large Capacity Feeder placing your hands on the positions shown in the figure.
Drawer feeding portion
1
Pushing the lock lever, separate the External Large Capacity Feeder (if attached, optional) from
the equipment.
2
Open the feeder cover on the right side.
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3
Remove the misfed paper from the drawer and close the feeder cover.
If the paper is misfed on the cover side, remove it as shown in the figure below.
4
Connect the External Large Capacity Feeder (if attached, optional) to the equipment.
Move it slowly placing your hands on the point shown in the figure.
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Large Capacity Feeder
1
Pushing the lock lever, separate the External Large Capacity Feeder (if attached, optional) from
the equipment.
2
Open the feeder cover of the Large Capacity Feeder on the right.
3
Remove the misfed paper and close the feeder cover.
4
Connect the External Large Capacity Feeder (if attached, optional) to the equipment.
Move it slowly placing your hands on the point shown in the figure.
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Paper Feed Pedestal
1
Pushing the lock lever, separate the External Large Capacity Feeder (if attached, optional) from
the equipment.
2
Open the feeder cover of the Paper Feed Pedestal on the right.
3
Remove the misfed paper and close the feeder cover.
4
Connect the External Large Capacity Feeder (if attached, optional) to the equipment.
Move it slowly placing your hands on the point shown in the figure.
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Drawers (e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC)
The first drawer
1
Open the drawer, press the paper down until the plate clicks and remove the misfed paper.
2
Check that the guide width is correct, there is no folded/curled paper or overloading (especially
for thick paper), and then close the drawer.
Be sure that the height of the stacked paper does not exceed the line indicated inside of the side guides. In
particular, be sure that the upper limit for thick paper is not exceeded when placing thick paper in the first
drawer. The amount of thick paper you can load in the drawer is lower than that for plain paper.
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The second to fourth drawers
1
Open the paper source drawer, and remove the misfed paper.
2
Check that the guide width is correct, there is no folded/curled paper or overloading, and then
close the drawer.
Drawers (Except for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC)
1
Open the paper source drawer, and remove the misfed paper.
2
Check that the guide width is correct, there is no folded/curled paper or overloading, and then
close the drawer.
Be sure that the height of the stacked paper does not exceed the line indicated inside of the side guides.
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Envelope Drawer
1
Open the paper source drawer, and remove the misfed paper.
2
Check that the guide width is correct, there is no folded/curled paper or overloading, and then
close the drawer.
Be sure that the height of the stacked paper does not exceed the line indicated inside of the side guides. In
particular, be sure that the upper limit for envelope is not exceeded when placing envelope in the Envelope
Drawer. The amount of envelope you can load in the drawer is lower than that for plain paper.
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Large Capacity Feeder
1
Open the drawer of the Large Capacity Feeder.
2
Pull out the right-hand tray and remove the misfed paper.
3
Check that there is no folded/curled paper or overloading, and then close the drawer of the Large
Capacity Feeder.
Be sure that the height of the stacked paper does not exceed the line indicated inside of the side guides.
1
2
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Bypass tray (e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC, e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/
4528A)
1
Move the green paper holding lever toward the outside.
The paper can now be removed.
2
Pull out the misfed paper in the bypass tray.
3
Place paper in the bypass tray again and then move the green paper holding lever toward the
inside.
If a sheet of paper is stained, folded or torn, replace it with a new one.
Bypass tray (Except for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC, e-STUDIO2528A/
3028A/3528A/4528A)
1
Pull out the misfed paper in the bypass tray.
1
2
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Automatic duplexing unit
Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the equipment and the automatic duplexing unit cover.
This could injure you.
1
Open the automatic duplexing unit cover on the right.
2
Except for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC and e-STUDIO2528A/3028A, remove the
misfed paper.
3
While holding the green lever, remove the misfed paper.
4
Lower the green lever carefully and then close the automatic duplexing unit cover.
1
2
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Paper transport path
Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the equipment and the automatic duplexing unit cover.
This could injure you.
1
Open the automatic duplexing unit cover on the right.
2
Remove the misfed paper.
e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC
Except for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC
Be sure not to touch the transfer belt and the photoconductive drum when removing the misfed paper. This
could stain copy images.
Do not clean roller [A] though it may be stained. It will be automatically cleaned at the next printing.
3
Close the automatic duplexing unit cover.
AAA
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Fuser unit
Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the equipment and the automatic duplexing unit cover.
This could injure you.
Do not touch the fuser unit or the metal portion around it.
Since they are very hot, you could be burned or the shock could cause you to get your hand injured in the machine.
1
Open the automatic duplexing unit cover on the right.
2
For e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC and e-STUDIO2525AC/3025AC/3525AC/4525AC,
press down the two green fuser pressure release levers until they stop.
3
Open the transport guide holding the green knob and then release the misfed paper. Pull the
misfed paper up or down as shown in the illustrations depending on the position of the paper.
4
Remove the paper from the exit section.
3
2
1
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5
When the finisher is installed, open the Bridge Kit cover while holding the handle.
6
Remove the misfed paper.
7
When the finisher is installed, close the Bridge Kit cover.
8
For e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC and e-STUDIO2525AC/3025AC/3525AC/4525AC,
return the two green fuser pressure release levers to their original position.
9
Close the automatic duplexing unit cover.
1
2
2
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Job Separator
The procedure below is for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC and e-STUDIO2528A/3028A with the Job
Separator installed. However, it does not apply to e-STUDIO2525AC/3025AC/3525AC/4525AC/5525AC/6525AC and e-
STUDIO3528A/4528A/5528A/6528A Series with the Job Separator installed.
Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the equipment and the automatic duplexing unit cover.
This could injure you.
Do not touch the fuser unit or the metal portion around it.
Since they are very hot, you could be burned or the shock could cause you to get your hand injured in the machine.
1
Open the automatic duplexing unit cover on the right.
2
Open the cover inside of the equipment.
3
Remove the misfed paper.
4
Close the cover inside of the equipment.
5
Close the automatic duplexing unit cover.
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Bridge Kit
1
Open the cover holding the handle of the Bridge Kit.
2
Remove the misfed paper inside the Bridge Unit.
If the misfed paper cannot be removed because the right side is caught by the fuser unit, follow the steps below.
P.34 “Fuser unit”
3
Close the Bridge Kit cover.
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Finisher and Hole Punch Unit
Paper misfeed in the upper receiving tray
1
Raise the lever and open the upper receiving tray of the finisher.
2
Remove the misfed paper.
3
Open the cover holding the handle of the Bridge Unit.
When the Hole Punch Unit is installed, proceed to step 5.
4
Remove the misfed paper.
Proceed to step 8.
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When the Hole Punch Unit is installed
5
Open the Hole Punch Unit cover.
6
Turn the green knob to get the misfed paper out.
Be sure to turn the knob to the direction indicated by the arrow to remove the misfed paper. If you pull out the
paper forcibly without turning the knob, this may tear the paper.
7
Close the Hole Punch Unit cover.
8
Close the Bridge Kit cover.
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9
Close the upper receiving tray of the finisher.
Place your hands on the near and far side of the lever and push to close the tray until it clicks.
Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the finisher body and the upper tray of the finisher.
This could injure you.
The upper receiving tray can also be closed by pressing the right side of the lever.
Paper misfeed in the lower receiving tray
1
Raise the lever and open the upper receiving tray of the finisher.
2
Remove the misfed paper.
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3
Remove the misfed paper.
If the paper is caught by the roller in the exit section, remove it by lifting the roller up with your fingers.
4
Open the cover holding the handle of the Bridge Unit.
When the Hole Punch Unit is installed, proceed to step 6.
5
Remove the misfed paper.
Proceed to step 9.
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When the Hole Punch Unit is installed
6
Open the Hole Punch Unit cover.
7
Turn the green knob to get the misfed paper out.
Be sure to turn the knob to the direction indicated by the arrow to remove the misfed paper. If you pull out the
paper forcibly without turning the knob, this may tear the paper.
8
Close the Hole Punch Unit cover.
9
Close the Bridge Kit cover.
10
Close the upper receiving tray of the finisher.
Place your hands on the near and far side of the lever and push to close the tray until it clicks.
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Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the finisher body and the upper tray of the finisher.
This could injure you.
The upper receiving tray of the finisher can also be closed by pressing the right side of the lever.
Saddle Stitch Finisher and Hole Punch Unit
1
Raise the lever and open the upper receiving tray of the finisher.
2
Open the cover of the Hole Punch Unit when it is installed.
3
Open the front cover of the finisher.
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4
Remove the misfed paper from the right or left.
5
Open the cover holding the handle of the Bridge Unit.
6
Remove the misfed paper inside the Bridge Unit.
7
If the paper size is small, turn the knob shown in the following figures to send the paper, and then
remove the misfed paper.
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When the Hole Punch Unit is installed, open the front cover of the finisher and turn the 2 knobs at the same time.
When the Hole Punch Unit is not installed
When the Hole Punch Unit is installed
Be sure to turn the knob to the direction indicated by the arrow to remove the misfed paper. If you pull out the
paper forcibly without turning the knob, this may tear the paper.
8
Remove the misfed paper.
If the paper is caught by the roller in the exit section, remove it by lifting the roller up with your fingers.
9
Close the cover of the Bridge Unit.
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10
Close the upper receiving tray of the finisher.
Place your hands on the near and far side of the lever and push to close the tray until it clicks.
Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the finisher body and the upper tray of the finisher.
This could injure you.
The upper receiving tray of the finisher can also be closed by pressing the right side of the lever.
11
Close the cover of the Hole Punch Unit when it is installed.
12
Close the front cover of the finisher.
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Saddle Stitch unit of the Saddle Stitch Finisher
1
Remove the misfed paper from the exit side of the Saddle Stitch unit.
2
Open the front cover of the finisher.
3
Holding the green knob, move the guide to the right.
4
Raise the lever and open the upper receiving tray of the finisher.
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5
Open the cover of the Hole Punch Unit when it is installed.
6
Turn the knob shown in the following figures to send the paper, and then remove the misfed
paper.
When the Hole Punch Unit is installed, open the front cover of the finisher and turn the 2 knobs at the same time.
When the Hole Punch Unit is not installed
When the Hole Punch Unit is installed
Be sure to turn the knob to the direction indicated by the arrow to remove the misfed paper. If you pull out the
paper forcibly without turning the knob, this may tear the paper.
Some misfed paper may get inside of the Saddle Stitch unit depending on the location where the misfeeding
occurs. In this case, follow step 7.
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7
Close the upper receiving tray of the finisher.
Place your hands on the near and far side of the lever and push to close the tray until it clicks.
Be careful not to let your fingers be caught between the finisher body and the upper tray of the finisher.
This could injure you.
The upper receiving tray of the finisher can also be closed by pressing the right side of the lever.
8
Turn the green knob to lower the paper until it is hidden.
9
Holding the green knob, return the guide to the left.
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10
Pull out the Saddle Stitch unit until it stops.
Do not put your hands in the opening section (A) which is located behind the Saddle Stitch unit.
Your hands may be caught, resulting in injury.
11
Open the transport guide on the right side.
12
Remove the misfed paper.
13
Remove the paper from the inside of the Saddle Stitch unit.
AAA
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14
Close the transport guide.
15
Holding both green knobs with your fingers, open the transport guide on the left.
16
Lower the two green levers.
17
Remove the paper.
18
Raise the two green levers.
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19
Holding both green knobs with your fingers, close the transport guide on the left.
20
Return the Saddle Stitch unit to its original position.
21
Close the cover of the Hole Punch Unit when it is installed.
22
Close the front cover of the finisher.
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Inner Finisher and Hole Punch Unit
1
Lift up the control panel and then open the front cover of the finisher.
2
While holding the green lever, move the finisher to the left until it stops.
3
Pull down the green lever on the right-hand unit of the finisher.
The paper exit of the equipment opens.
4
Turn the green dial clockwise to send the paper and remove it.
2
1
2
1
2
1
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5
Return the green lever to its original position.
6
When the Hole Punch Unit is installed and used for punching holes, while pulling the green dial
toward you, turn it to align the yellow marks on the parts.
7
Turn the upper green dial counterclockwise to remove the misfed paper.
8
Turn the upper green dial clockwise to remove the misfed paper.
1
2
2
1
1
2
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9
Holding the green knob, open the upper cover.
10
Remove the misfed paper and then close the upper cover.
11
While holding the green lever, open the Hole Punch Unit to remove the misfed paper.
12
Return the Hole Punch Unit to its original position.
1
2
3
1
2
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13
Carefully return the finisher to its original position.
Do not put your hand or fingers on the top of the finisher when closing it.
They could be caught and this could injure you.
14
Close the front cover of the finisher.
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Clearing paper misfeeds caused by a wrong paper size setting
Paper misfeeds occur when there is a mismatch between the size of the paper in a drawer or the bypass tray and the
size registered for the corresponding drawer or the bypass tray in the equipment. The message “Check paper size
setting on control panel for drawer N. Check the direction or size of the paper.” or “Check paper size setting on control
panel for Bypass. Check the direction or size of the paper.” appears on the touch panel.
In this case, just clearing the misfed paper does not prevent another paper from being misfed. Be sure to follow the
procedure below.
Troubleshooting differs depending on how the paper misfeed has occurred.
Misfeed when making copies or prints (using a drawer)
1
Clear the paper misfeed following the guidance shown on the touch panel.
2
Open the paper source drawer, check that the guide width is correct and there is no folded/curled
paper or overloading, and then close the drawer.
Be sure that the height of the stacked paper does not exceed the line indicated inside of the side guides.
In particular, be sure that the upper limit for thick paper is not exceeded when placing thick paper in the first
drawer of the e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC. The amount of thick paper you can load in the drawer is
lower than that for plain paper.
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3
Close all the drawers or covers.
4
Press [Delete] when “Select handling method of suspended print job.” appears.
The print job is canceled.
When Job Skip Control is enabled, [Skip] is displayed. If [Skip] is selected, the print job remains paused. For
details of Job Skip Control, see the reference below:
User Functions - SETTING ITEMS (Admin) - General - Setting the job control
If you do not want to delete the print job
To restart the job without canceling it, replace the paper in the drawer with that corresponding to the size set in
the equipment after the paper misfeed is cleared. After that, press [Resume] in Step 4. The print job can be
resumed. In this case, it is not necessary to follow step 5 and later.
5
Press [User Functions - User-] on the touch panel to access the User Functions menu.
6
Press the [User] tab to enter the User menu and press [Drawer].
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7
Press the drawer button indicated in the message.
8
Set the paper size again and press [OK].
For details about how to set the paper size, see the reference below:
Preparation of Paper (e-STUDIO6525AC Series/e-STUDIO6528A Series) - LOADING PAPER - Doing Paper
Settings - Setting paper size
9
Press the [HOME] button to return to the basic menu. Then press [Copy] to enter the copy menu.
10
Confirm that the paper size is correctly detected if you selected [Auto (mm)] or [Auto (inch)] in
step 8.
The detected paper size is indicated on the drawer button in the equipment status indication area on the left.
An incorrect paper size or “ ” indicates an unsuccessful detection. In this case, see the reference below:
P.9 “When This Screen Is Displayed”
11
Try copying or printing again.
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Misfeed when making copies or prints (using the bypass tray)
1
Clear the paper misfeed following the guidance shown on the touch panel. Then close all the
covers.
2
Press [Delete] when “Select handling method of suspended print job.” appears.
The print job is canceled.
When Job Skip Control is enabled, [Skip] is displayed. If [Skip] is selected, the print job remains paused. For
details of Job Skip Control, see the reference below:
User Functions - SETTING ITEMS (Admin) - General - Setting the job control
If you do not want to delete the print job
To restart the job without canceling it, replace the paper on the bypass tray with that corresponding to the size
set in the equipment after the paper misfeed is cleared. After that, press [Resume] in Step 2. The print job can be
resumed. In this case, it is not necessary to follow step 3 and later.
3
Place the paper on the bypass tray and set the paper size.
4
Try copying or printing again.
Misfeed when printing from the Fax
1
Pull out the drawer in which paper misfeeds occurred and remove all the paper from it.
If such paper misfeeds occur although [Auto (mm)] or [Auto (inch)] has been selected as the paper size, this is
caused by the incorrect size detection of the paper placed in the drawer. In this case, do not remove the paper
and proceed to step 3.
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2
Place the paper corresponding to the set size in the drawer.
3
Check that the guide width is correct and there is no folded/curled paper or overloading, and
then close the drawer.
Be sure that the height of the stacked paper does not exceed the line indicated inside of the side guides.
In particular, be sure that the upper limit for thick paper is not exceeded when placing thick paper in the first
drawer of the e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC. The amount of thick paper you can load in the drawer is
lower than that for plain paper.
4
Clear the paper misfeed following the guidance shown on the touch panel. Then close all the
drawers and covers.
Printing resumes.
62 Clearing a Staple Jam
0.Clearing a Staple Jam
When a staple jam has occurred in the stapler of the finisher or saddle stitch unit, clear the jam following the
procedure below.
Finisher
Finisher / Saddle Stitch Finisher
1
Open the front cover of the finisher.
2
Remove the staple cartridge.
3
Lower the guide while holding the knob.
Do not touch the stapling area.
The actual needle point could cause you personal injury.
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4
Remove the top staple sheet.
5
Holding the knob, raise the guide, and return it to its original position.
6
Remove the staples if they have fallen between the staple cartridge and the staple case or in the
staple receiver.
7
Fit the staple cartridge into the stapler.
When fitting the staple cartridge, hold the green-labeled portion of the bracket securely so that the bracket will
not move.
Insert the cartridge until it is caught by the latch and fixed with a click.
8
Close the front cover of the finisher.
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Inner Finisher
1
Lift up the control panel and then open the front cover of the finisher.
2
While holding the green lever, move the finisher to the left until it stops.
3
Open the Hole Punch Unit while pushing the green lever.
4
Remove the staple cartridge.
2
1
1
2
1
2
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5
Lower the guide while holding the knob.
Do not touch the stapling area.
The actual needle point could cause you personal injury.
6
Remove the top staple sheet.
7
Holding the knob, raise the guide, and return it to its original position.
8
Remove the staples if they have fallen between the staple cartridge and the staple case or in the
staple receiver.
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9
Fit the staple cartridge into the stapler.
Insert the cartridge until it is caught by the latch and fixed with a click.
10
Return the Hole Punch Unit to its original position.
11
Carefully return the finisher to its original position.
Do not put your hand or fingers on the top of the finisher when closing it.
They could be caught and this could injure you.
12
Close the front cover of the finisher.
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Saddle Stitch unit
1
Open the front cover of the finisher, and pull out the Saddle Stitch unit until it stops.
2
Remove the staple cartridge.
3
Raise the guide while holding the knob.
Do not touch the stapling area.
The actual needle point could cause you personal injury.
4
Remove the top staple sheet.
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5
Holding the knob, lower the guide, and return it to its original position.
6
Fit the staple cartridge.
Insert the cartridge until it is caught by the latch and secured with a click.
7
Return the Saddle Stitch unit to its original position. Close the front cover of the finisher.
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0.Replacing a Toner Cartridge
When the toner cartridge runs out, the message “Install New *** (color name) toner cartridge” appears. Replace the
toner cartridge following the procedure below when you see this message.
The guidance is displayed on the touch panel. Press or to scroll the pages.
Never attempt to incinerate toner cartridges.
Dispose of used toner cartridges and waste toner boxes in accordance with local regulations.
Do not touch the terminal of the toner cartridge.
This may cause the equipment not to recognize the toner cartridge or may damage the terminal.
Some toner is still left in the toner cartridge while the message “Toner near Empty” is displayed. You do not have to
replace the toner cartridge yet.
Color models
1
Open the front cover of the equipment.
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2
Put your fingers on the right side of the toner cartridge and pull it out supported with your left
hand.
Never attempt to incinerate toner cartridges.
Dispose of used toner cartridges and waste toner boxes in accordance with local regulations.
3
Hold the new toner cartridge with its seal side up.
Do not touch the metal contact on a circuit board.
4
Shake the new toner cartridge strongly with its seal side up to loosen the toner inside.
5
Pull the seal straight out in the direction of the arrow.
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6
Align the new toner cartridge to the guide. Insert it up to the black line.
7
Pull out the cleaner until the mark appears and return it. Repeat this 3 times for each of the 4
colors.
The cleaner cannot be removed by design. Pulling it out forcibly may cause malfunction.
8
Close the front cover pressing both edges.
Monochromatic models
e-STUDIO5528A/6528A
1
Open the front cover of the equipment.
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2
Put your fingers on the right side of the toner cartridge and pull it out supported with your left
hand.
Never attempt to incinerate toner cartridges.
Dispose of used toner cartridges and waste toner boxes in accordance with local regulations.
3
Hold the new toner cartridge with its seal side up.
Do not touch the metal contact on a circuit board.
4
Shake the new toner cartridge strongly with its seal side up to loosen the toner inside.
5
Pull the seal straight out in the direction of the arrow.
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6
Align the new toner cartridge to the guide. Insert it up to the black line.
7
Pull out the cleaner until the mark appears and return it. Repeat this 3 times.
The cleaner cannot be removed by design. Pulling it out forcibly may cause malfunction.
8
Close the front cover pressing both edges.
e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/4528A
1
Open the front cover of the equipment.
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2
Hold down the green lever.
The toner cartridge is slightly pushed out.
3
Pull out the toner cartridge.
Never attempt to incinerate toner cartridges.
Dispose of used toner cartridges in accordance with local regulations.
4
Hold the new toner cartridge with its seal side up.
Do not touch the metal contact on a circuit board.
5
Shake the new toner cartridge strongly with its seal side up to loosen the toner inside.
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6
Pull out the seal in the direction of the arrow.
7
Insert the toner cartridge along the rail.
Insert the toner cartridge until it clicks.
8
Carefully pull the cleaner out until it comes to a stop, and then carefully reinsert it straight into
its original position. Repeat this step a couple of times.
Check that the cleaner’s knob is fully inserted after cleaning.
9
Close the front cover pressing both edges.
76 Replacing the Waste Toner Box
0.Replacing the Waste Toner Box
(e-STUDIO6525AC Series and e-STUDIO5528A/6528A)
When the waste toner box becomes full, the symbol for replacement of the waste toner box blinks and the message
“Dispose of used toner” appears. Replace the waste toner box following the procedure below.
The guidance is displayed on the touch panel. Press or to scroll the pages.
Never attempt to incinerate waste toner boxes.
Dispose of used toner cartridges and waste toner boxes in accordance with local regulations.
1
Open the front cover of the equipment.
2
Put your fingers in the waste toner box front grooves and take it out toward you pushing down
the top latch.
Never attempt to incinerate waste toner boxes.
Dispose of used toner cartridges and waste toner boxes in accordance with local regulations.
1
1
2
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3
Place the waste toner box on a large sheet so as not to dirty the floor.
Do not place the waste toner box with its toner collecting holes face down.
The waste toner may spill out from the box’s toner collecting holes.
4
Take the new waste toner box out of the carton.
5
Put the used waste toner box in the plastic bag and seal it with adhesive tape.
6
Clean the LED print head (for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC) or the slit glass (except for
e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC).
e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC: Perform steps 5 to 11 on P.85 “The Main Chargers and LED Print Heads
(e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC)”.
Except for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC: Perform steps 5 to 9 on P.89 “The Main Chargers and Slit Glass (e-
STUDIO2021AC/2521AC, e-STUDIO2525AC/3025AC/3525AC/4525AC/5525AC/6525AC and e-STUDIO5528A/
6528A)”.
3
2
1
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7
Push the new waste toner box securely until the upper latches click.
8
Close the front cover pressing both edges.
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0.Refilling With Staples
Refill with staples according to the following procedures when the staples in the stapler of the finisher and saddle
stitch unit run out.
Finisher
Finisher / Saddle Stitch Finisher
1
Open the front cover of the finisher.
2
Remove the staple cartridge.
3
Take the empty staple case out of the staple cartridge.
Pull up the empty staple case while pushing both sides as shown in the figure.
4
Fit a new staple case on the staple cartridge.
Push the staple case hook into the staple cartridge socket until you hear a click.
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5
Fit the staple cartridge into the stapler.
When fitting the staple cartridge, hold the green-labeled portion of the bracket securely so that the bracket will
not move.
Insert the cartridge until it is caught by the latch and fixed with a click.
6
Close the front cover of the finisher.
If the message “Check staple cartridge” remains, repeat the procedure above from steps 1 to 6.
Inner Finisher
1
Lift up the control panel and then open the front cover of the finisher.
2
While holding the green lever, move the finisher to the left until it stops.
3
Open the Hole Punch Unit while pushing the green lever.
2
1
1
2
1
2
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4
Remove the staple cartridge.
5
Take the empty staple case out of the staple cartridge.
Pull up the empty staple case while pushing both sides as shown in the figure.
6
Fit a new staple case on the staple cartridge.
Push the staple case hook into the staple cartridge socket until you hear a click.
7
Fit the staple cartridge into the stapler.
Insert the cartridge until it is caught by the latch and fixed with a click.
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8
Return the Hole Punch Unit to its original position.
9
Carefully return the finisher to its original position.
Do not put your hand or fingers on the top of the finisher when closing it.
They could be caught and this could injure you.
10
Close the front cover of the finisher.
Saddle Stitch unit
Do not use the Saddle Stitch Finisher without having reattached the staple cartridges.
1
Open the front cover of the finisher, and pull out the Saddle Stitch unit until it stops.
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2
Remove the staple cartridges.
Replace both cartridges at a time.
3
Press the buttons on both sides of the cartridge.
The transparent cover of the cartridge is lifted.
4
After the transparent cover is lifted, take the empty staple case out of the cartridge.
5
Fit the new staple case into the staple cartridge.
Insert it to the rear until it clicks.
In this step, do not remove the seal bundling the staples.
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6
Press down the transparent cover of the cartridge.
Press it down until it clicks.
7
Pull out straight the seal bundling the staples.
8
Fit the staple cartridge.
Insert the cartridge until it is caught by the latch of the staple cartridge and is fixed with a click.
9
Return the Saddle Stitch unit to its original position. Close the front cover of the finisher.
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0.Cleaning the Inside of the Equipment
When the inside of the equipment needs to be cleaned, the message “Time for cleaning. Open the front cover and
follow the guidance.” is displayed. In this case, clean the inside of the equipment following the guidance displayed on
the touch panel. (Depending on the model, this message may not be displayed.)
In addition to this, even if this message is not displayed, perform cleaning when the copied images are uneven and/or
have white or color streaks in the horizontal direction.
The Main Chargers and LED Print Heads (e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC)
1
Open the front cover of the equipment.
2
Pull out the cleaner until the mark appears and return it. Repeat this 3 times for each of the 4
colors.
The cleaner cannot be removed by design. Pulling it out forcibly may cause malfunction.
When only the main chargers need to be cleaned, steps 3 to 12 are unnecessary. Proceed to step 13.
3
Put your fingers in the waste toner box front grooves and take it out toward you pushing down
the top latch.
1
1
2
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4
Place the waste toner box on a large sheet so as not to dirty the floor.
Do not place the waste toner box with its toner collecting holes face down.
The waste toner may spill out from the box’s toner collecting holes.
5
Pull down the 4 green levers located under the toner cartridges until they are positioned as
shown in (2).
6
Take out the green cleaner inside the cover.
7
Hold the cleaner with the arrow mark side up.
Do not touch the pad at the top of the cleaner, because the toner on the pad may stick to your hands and the
cleaner pad may be stained.
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2
2
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8
Insert the cleaner through the service hole of the developer under the arrow to the end.
9
Pull the cleaner back out until the round hole appears. Repeat this 3 times for each of the 4
colors.
10
Attach the cleaner with its top on the left and its holding side on the right.
Check that the cleaner is fixed to the cover.
11
Return the 4 green levers located under the toner cartridges.
2
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12
Push the waste toner box securely until the upper latches click taking care not to tilt it.
13
Close the front cover pressing both edges.
14
Press [Finish].
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The Main Chargers and Slit Glass (e-STUDIO2021AC/2521AC, e-STUDIO2525AC/3025AC/
3525AC/4525AC/5525AC/6525AC and e-STUDIO5528A/6528A)
1
Open the front cover of the equipment.
2
Pull out the cleaner until the mark appears and return it. For monochromatic models, repeat this
3 times. For color models, repeat this 3 times for each unit.
For color models
For monochromatic models
The cleaner cannot be removed by design. Pulling it out forcibly may cause malfunction.
When only the main chargers need to be cleaned, steps 3 to 10 are unnecessary. Proceed to step 11.
3
Put your fingers in the waste toner box front grooves and take it out toward you pushing down
the top latch.
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2
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4
Place the waste toner box on a large sheet so as not to dirty the floor.
Do not place the waste toner box with its toner collecting holes face down.
The waste toner may spill out from the box’s toner collecting holes.
5
Take out the green cleaner inside the cover.
For e-STUDIO2021AC/2521AC, the cleaner is attached so that its grip is on the right-hand side.
6
Hold the cleaner with the black part on the top of the cleaner upwards.
Do not touch the pad at the top of the cleaner, because the toner on the pad may stick to your hands and the
cleaner pad may be stained.
2
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7
Insert the cleaner through the service hole of each developer unit to clean it.
For color models
For monochromatic models
8
Insert the cleaner all the way in, and then pull it back out. For monochromatic models, repeat
this 3 times. For color models, repeat this 3 times for each unit.
For color models
For monochromatic models
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9
Attach the cleaner with its top on the right and its holding side on the left.
Check that the cleaner is fixed to the cover.
For e-STUDIO2021AC/2521AC, attach the cleaner so that its top is on the left-hand side and its grip is on the
right-hand side.
10
Push the waste toner box securely until the upper latches click taking care not to tilt it.
11
Close the front cover pressing both edges.
12
Press [Finish].
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The Main Chargers (e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/4528A)
1
Open the front cover of the equipment.
2
Carefully pull the cleaner out until it comes to a stop, and then carefully reinsert it straight into
its original position. Repeat this step a couple of times.
Check that the cleaner’s knob is fully inserted after cleaning.
3
Close the front cover pressing both edges.
94 Cleaning the Hole Punch Dust Bin
0.Cleaning the Hole Punch Dust Bin
When the hole punch dust bin becomes full, dispose of the paper punchings following the procedure below.
Finisher / Saddle Stitch Finisher Hole Punch Unit
1
Open the Hole Punch Unit cover.
2
Pull out the hole punch dust bin.
3
Dispose of the paper punchings.
4
Push back in the hole punch dust bin.
5
Close the Hole Punch Unit cover.
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Inner Finisher Hole Punch Unit
1
Lift up the control panel and then open the front cover of the finisher.
2
While holding the green lever, move the finisher to the left until it stops.
3
Open the Hole Punch Unit while pushing the green lever.
4
After moving the hole punch dust bin to the left, pull it toward you.
5
Dispose of the paper punchings.
2
1
2
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2
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96 Cleaning the Hole Punch Dust Bin
6
Push back in the hole punch dust bin.
7
Return the Hole Punch Unit to its original position.
8
Carefully return the finisher to its original position.
Do not put your hand or fingers on the top of the finisher when closing it.
They could be caught and this could injure you.
9
Close the front cover of the finisher.
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0.When Printed Sheets Overflow from the Exit Tray
When thin, small size paper (A4-R/LT-R or smaller) is used, the end of the sheets may get stuck in the exit tray walls. If
300 or more sheets are printed under such condition, some printed sheets may be pushed out of the exit tray.
In the case above, installing the paper exit stopper at the designated location of the exit tray will increase the amount
of recommended plain paper that can be loaded on to the exit tray to about 500 sheets.
When printing a large number of large size sheets such as A3 and A4/LD and LG, place the paper exit stopper back in
its original location.
When the finisher is installed in the equipment, use the paper exit stopper installed in its original location.
When the Job Separator is installed in the equipment, attach the paper exit stopper at the designated location of
the exit tray.
When a large number of large size sheets such as A3 are output to the exit tray of the equipment while the finisher is
installed, remove them in more than one time.
Removing the paper exit stopper from its original location
1
Unfold the paper exit stopper located on the left of the exit tray and remove it from its groove
while pushing the fulcrum inward.
Installing the paper exit stopper in the designated location for improving paper exit
1
Turn the tip of the paper exit stopper to the left and insert the paper exit stopper fulcrum into the
groove on the exit tray.
Placing the paper exit stopper back in its original location
1
Remove the paper exit stopper from the groove on the exit tray while pushing its fulcrum inward.
2
Install the paper exit stopper in the groove on the left of the exit tray.
98 When Paper Has Been Curled
0.When Paper Has Been Curled
If you use e-STUDIO2525AC/3025AC/3525AC, the output paper may be curled on the exit tray when printing of a large
number of sheets of thin and small size paper (A4-R or smaller) is performed. In such a case, remove the parts (“A”
indicated in the figure) from the paper exiting section of the equipment.
When printing of a large number of large size sheets such as A3 and A4/LD and LG is performed, return those parts (“A
indicated in the figure) to their original location.
Removing the parts (“A” indicated in the figure)
1
Turn off the power of the equipment.
2
Remove the parts (“A” indicated in the figure) attached to the paper exiting section.
Keep the removed parts.
Returning the parts (“A” indicated in the figure) to their original location
1
Turn off the power of the equipment.
2
Install the parts (“A” indicated in the figure) in the paper exiting section in the direction of the
figure.
A
A
A
A
A
A
2.REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Regular Maintenance...................................................................................................... 100
100 Regular Maintenance
0.Regular Maintenance
We recommend that you clean the following portions weekly so that the originals can always be scanned in unsoiled
conditions.
Be careful not to scratch the portions when cleaning them.
When cleaning the surface of the equipment, do not use such organic solvents as thinner or benzine.
- This could warp the shape of the surface or leave it discolored.
- When using a chemical cleaning pad to clean it, follow the instructions.
1. Scanning area (surface of the long rectangular glass) / 2. Original glass
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. If there are still stains remaining, clean with a piece of soft cloth which has been
moistened with water and then squeezed well. Do not use liquids other than water (such as alcohol, organic solvents
or neutral detergent).
3. Guide / 4. Platen sheet
Clean the surface as follows depending on the extent of the staining.
Clean it with a soft cloth.
Clean it with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water.
Clean it with a soft cloth lightly moistened with alcohol, and then wipe with a dry cloth.
Clean it with a soft cloth lightly moistened with watered-down neutral detergent, wipe with a cloth moistened with
water, and then wipe with a dry cloth.
5. Scanning area of Dual Scan Document Feeder (surface of the long rectangular glass)
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. If there are still stains remaining, wipe clean with a piece of soft cloth which has been
moistened with water and then squeezed well. Do not use liquids other than water (such as alcohol, organic solvents
or neutral detergent).
Cleaning for the front cover
When the front cover has got dirty, lightly wipe it clean with a soft cloth.
Be careful not to scratch the parts to be cleaned.
Do not use a hard cloth or dirty cloth or a tissue.
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2
3
4
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INDEX
C
Cleaning
hole punch dust bin..................................................... 94
The Main Chargers ....................................................... 93
The Main Chargers and LED Print Heads .................... 85
The Main Chargers and Slit Glass................................ 89
P
Paper misfeed ................................................................. 14
caused by a wrong paper size setting......................... 57
locating ........................................................................ 14
occurs frequently......................................................... 16
tips on removing the misfed paper............................. 15
Paper misfeed - clearing
ADF ............................................................................... 16
automatic duplexing unit............................................ 32
Bridge Kit...................................................................... 37
Bypass tray (e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/
2521AC, e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/4528A) ......... 31
Bypass tray (Except for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/
2021AC/2521AC, e-STUDIO2528A/3028A/3528A/
4528A)........................................................................... 31
drawer feeding portion ............................................... 23
drawer of the Large Capacity Feeder.......................... 30
Drawers (e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/
2021AC/2521AC) .......................................................... 27
Drawers (Except for e-STUDIO2020AC/2520AC/
2021AC/2521AC) .......................................................... 28
DSDF (Lower) ............................................................... 19
DSDF (Upper) ............................................................... 20
Envelope Drawer ......................................................... 29
External Large Capacity Feeder (2000 sheets) ........... 22
Finisher and Hole Punch Unit ..................................... 38
fuser unit ...................................................................... 34
Inner Finisher and Hole Punch Unit............................ 53
Job Separator .............................................................. 36
Large Capacity Feeder................................................. 25
Paper Feed Pedestal.................................................... 26
paper transport path................................................... 33
RADF (Lower) ............................................................... 16
RADF (Upper) ............................................................... 17
Saddle Stitch Finisher and Hole Punch Unit .............. 43
Saddle Stitch unit of the Saddle Stitch Finisher ........ 47
R
Regular maintenance.................................................... 100
S
Staple jam - clearing
Finisher......................................................................... 62
Saddle Stitch Finisher ................................................. 62
Staple jam (Finisher) - clearing
Inner Finisher ............................................................... 64
Saddle Stitch unit ........................................................ 67
Staples - refilling
Finisher......................................................................... 79
Inner Finisher ............................................................... 80
Saddle Stitch Finisher ................................................. 79
Saddle Stitch unit ........................................................ 82
T
Toner cartridge - replacing (Color models) ................... 69
Toner cartridge - replacing (Monochromatic models) .. 71
W
Waste toner box - replacing ............................................ 76
102 INDEX
FC-2020AC/2520AC/2021AC/2521AC
FC-2525AC/3025AC/3525AC/4525AC/5525AC/6525AC
DP-2528A/3028A/3528A/4528A/5528A/6528A
1-11-1, OSAKI, SHINAGAWA-KU, TOKYO, 141-8562, JAPAN
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DIGITAL COLOR SYSTEMS /
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DIGITAL SYSTEMS
Troubleshooting
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